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Verse of the Day · Grace abounding

2 Corinthians 9:8 (KJV)

“And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:”

2 Corinthians 9:8 · King James Version

2 Corinthians 9:8 is verse of the day number 67 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “Grace abounding”. It comes from 2 Corinthians 9, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.

2 Corinthians 9:8 in other translations

  • And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things, at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.

    Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

  • And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work:

    American Standard Version (ASV)

2 Corinthians 9:8 in context

2 Corinthians 9:5–11 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.

5Therefore I thought it necessary to exhort the brethren, that they would go before unto you, and make up beforehand your bounty, whereof ye had notice before, that the same might be ready, as a matter of bounty, and not as of covetousness.

6But this I say, He which soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he which soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully.

7Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver.

8And God is able to make all grace abound toward you; that ye, always having all sufficiency in all things, may abound to every good work:

9(As it is written, He hath dispersed abroad; he hath given to the poor: his righteousness remaineth for ever.

10Now he that ministereth seed to the sower both minister bread for your food, and multiply your seed sown, and increase the fruits of your righteousness;)

11Being enriched in every thing to all bountifulness, which causeth through us thanksgiving to God.

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Cross-references for 2 Corinthians 9:8

Passages most often linked to 2 Corinthians 9:8, strongest connections first.

  • Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us,

  • But I have all, and abound: I am full, having received of Epaphroditus the things which were sent from you, an odour of a sweet smell, a sacrifice acceptable, wellpleasing to God. But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

  • The blessing of the LORD, it maketh rich, and he addeth no sorrow with it.

  • Bring ye all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be meat in mine house, and prove me now herewith, saith the LORD of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it.

  • The silver is mine, and the gold is mine, saith the LORD of hosts.

  • He that giveth unto the poor shall not lack: but he that hideth his eyes shall have many a curse.

  • For the LORD God is a sun and shield: the LORD will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.

  • Honour the LORD with thy substance, and with the firstfruits of all thine increase:

  • And let ours also learn to maintain good works for necessary uses, that they be not unfruitful.

  • Therefore, as ye abound in every thing, in faith, and utterance, and knowledge, and in all diligence, and in your love to us, see that ye abound in this grace also.

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Scripture text: King James Version, Berean Standard Bible and American Standard Version (public domain).